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Jesse Litsch has retired from professional baseball.

Litsch, 29, made the announcement Thursday on his personal Twitter feed. The right-hander registered a 4.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 417 2/3 major league innings -- all for the Blue Jays, who drafted him in the 24th round in 2004. Arm injuries ultimately did him in. Thu, Aug 21, 2014 01:28:00 PM

Litsch has had four surgeries on his pitching arm after a platelet-rich plasma injection caused an infection. He's mulling whether or not to undergo a fifth procedure or possibly pursue coaching/scouting opportunities. Litsch hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2011. Fri, Oct 11, 2013 01:49:00 PM

Jesse Litsch is currently awaiting a donor cadaver for bone graft surgery on his throwing arm.

Assuming a suitable donor is found soon, it will be Litsch's third surgery in a year's time. It's essentially a last-ditch effort to save his playing career, as the procedure will graft bone and cartilage onto the back of his right arm and shoulder to compensate for cartilage lost through an infection earlier this year. The procedure is typically reserved for older people, so there's no telling whether his arm will be able to hold up with the rigors of throwing a baseball. His quality of life will be improved, at the very least. Thu, Dec 20, 2012 04:53:00 PM

Jesse Litsch could need another surgery to address an infection in his pitching shoulder.

Litsch underwent an emergency operation back in March to address an infection caused by a platelet-rich plasma injection. But, he still has pain when throwing from 60-70 feet, so he'll visit a cartilage specialist later this month to see if another operation will be require. The 27-year-old realizes that it's possibly a career-ending situation. "You have to be a realist when it comes to this stuff," Litsch said. "When your arm is telling you that you can't throw, you have to fix me or I can't really do what you're asking me to do, you definitely start thinking." Fri, Oct 19, 2012 03:03:00 PM

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Litsch has had four surgeries on his pitching arm after a platelet-rich plasma injection caused an infection. He's mulling whether or not to undergo a fifth procedure or possibly pursue coaching/scouting opportunities. Litsch hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2011.

Jesse Litsch is currently awaiting a donor cadaver for bone graft surgery on his throwing arm.

Assuming a suitable donor is found soon, it will be Litsch's third surgery in a year's time. It's essentially a last-ditch effort to save his playing career, as the procedure will graft bone and cartilage onto the back of his right arm and shoulder to compensate for cartilage lost through an infection earlier this year. The procedure is typically reserved for older people, so there's no telling whether his arm will be able to hold up with the rigors of throwing a baseball. His quality of life will be improved, at the very least.

Jesse Litsch could need another surgery to address an infection in his pitching shoulder.

Litsch underwent an emergency operation back in March to address an infection caused by a platelet-rich plasma injection. But, he still has pain when throwing from 60-70 feet, so he'll visit a cartilage specialist later this month to see if another operation will be require. The 27-year-old realizes that it's possibly a career-ending situation. "You have to be a realist when it comes to this stuff," Litsch said. "When your arm is telling you that you can't throw, you have to fix me or I can't really do what you're asking me to do, you definitely start thinking."

Litsch declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and will instead try his hand on the open market. The 27-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched since the 2011 season due to arm troubles and will likely have to settle for a minor league contract.

Jesse Litsch said on 590 The Fan in Toronto that he is done for the season following biceps tendon surgery.

Just the latest development in a year Litsch would like to forget. The 27-year-old right-hander was originally shut down during spring training with shoulder inflammation. He developed an infection in the area following an injection of platelet-rich plasma, which required emergency arthroscopic surgery. This latest procedure, which consisted of putting his biceps tendon back in place, will keep him out until 2013.

Jesse Litsch said precautionary tests have confirmed that the infection in his shoulder is gone.

Good news. Litsch required emergency arthroscopic surgery in early March after developing an infection following an injection of platelet-rich plasma in his right shoulder. The infection somehow got worse from there, which led to the 27-year-old right-hander saying that he may never play again, but he appears to finally be making some progress.

The infection developed around Litsch's surgical wound in March and has only gotten worse despite efforts (including a second procedure) to correct it. He's on the 60-day disabled list and remains out indefinitely. The 27-year-old has a 4.16 ERA in 88 career appearances.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Saturday's starter Drew Hutchison. Litsch underwent surgery in early March to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. He's making progress, but there's no timetable for his return.

Litsch required surgery in early-March to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. He has experienced improved range of motion in the shoulder, but there's no timetable for his return.

Blue Jays placed RHP Jesse Litsch on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with right shoulder tendinitis.

Litsch required surgery in early-March to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. It was estimated that he would need about 8-12 weeks to recover, so it's unlikely he'll be ready to join the Jays until sometime in May.

Blue Jays manager John Farrell said Monday that Jesse Litsch (shoulder) is likely out 8-12 weeks.

Litsch underwent a procedure this weekend to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. He won't be cleared to throw for at least six weeks, and may need a full month after that to get tuned up for major league action. The 29-year-old posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio in 75 innings last season.

Jesse Litsch will be sidelined six weeks after having surgery to clean out an infection caused by an injection in his right shoulder.

Litsch had the injection in hopes that it would calm down some inflammation. Assuming the inflammation is no longer an issue after the six weeks, the right-hander could be ready to join the Blue Jays bullpen sometime in April. The 29-year-old posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Jesse Litsch has been shut down for the next seven days due to inflammation in his shoulder.

Litsch paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews on Monday and was recommended rest. If the situation doesn't improve after seven days off, the Jays will examine the issue further. Litsch, 29, posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Listch was arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 29-year-old earned $830,000 this past season while posting a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio over 75 innings. He was more effective as a reliever and will likely find himself in the bullpen in 2012.

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The operation was expected and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that it took place. The surgery was expected to be an arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage. Travis will be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks.

Pillar tore a thumb ligament in early August on a successful steal attempt. He returned a month later and played with the injury down the stretch. Pillar has already begun rehabbing and should be ready in plenty of time for spring training. The 27-year-old hit .266 with seven homers, 53 RBI, 35 doubles and 14 steals over 146 games this season.